Belgium’s indie sensation Oscar and the Wolf is back, leading the charge with the sultry and evocative "Pretty Little Thing," the focus single from his highly anticipated fourth LP, TASTE. Set to release on October 25, 2024, the album dives deep into the contrasts of euphoria and despair, a hallmark of Max Colombie’s introspective artistry.
Max Colombie, the mastermind behind Oscar and the Wolf, has built a reputation for weaving pop sensibility with raw, unfiltered emotion. On "Pretty Little Thing," he opens the record with a deceptively lighthearted vibe—a sunlit moment of love and innocence, yet with an undertone that hints at something darker. Colombie describes the song as "the start of the story, the illusion of it all," a glimpse of naive beauty before the album’s narrative plunges into shadowy depths.
TASTE continues Colombie’s signature exploration of polarities, crafting a cinematic descent from euphoric highs to emotional purgatory. Tracks like "Spill My Liquor" amplify this contrast with its intoxicating club beats and melancholic undertones, while "Angel Face" captures the vulnerability of heartbreak amidst glimmers of dopamine-fueled pop euphoria.
A standout on TASTE, "Somebody Without U," reveals Colombie's struggles with confidence and self-love, set to a shimmering synth-pop backdrop. The introspection deepens with "Oh Boy," where Colombie confronts his inner demons in a raw and cathartic confession.
Despite the album’s darker moments, TASTE isn’t all cautionary tales. Songs like "Hard to Find" create an ethereal escape, described by Colombie as a “drugged-up delirium” reminiscent of vampires basking in forbidden sunlight—a magical interplay between darkness and fleeting bliss.
Oscar and the Wolf’s evolution on TASTE signals Colombie’s commitment to vulnerability and truth. He moves beyond the glitz and grandeur to offer a deeply personal glimpse of himself, unfiltered and unafraid. Fans of his previous albums, Entity and Infinity, will find this record both familiar and refreshingly new, blending electro-pop, alternative R&B, and cinematic textures in a masterful narrative arc.
TASTE is poised to cement Oscar and the Wolf’s status as one of the most captivating and emotionally resonant acts on the global stage. Pre-order the LP now and get ready to step into Colombie’s dazzling, introspective world when TASTE drops on October 25th.
